Our local Triad, a partnership between the Police department, Fire department and COA meets on the first Monday of each month, anyone interested is welcome to attend. Our next meeting is November 7th at 10 a.m. at the Senior center.

Transportation is offered to persons 59 and older and handicapped persons five days a week and Sunday mornings for church services only. To schedule a ride please call the day before between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The phone number is 508-679-0393. For any additional information contact the COA office.

Congregate meals are offered Monday through Friday at the senior center by reservation for a donation of $2.00 per meal. If interested call the COA office to reserve your meal.

Blood Pressure readings are available weekday mornings between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to noon at the town nurses office.

A medical equipment lending closet is available to Somerset residents. Please call the town nurse for more information about the program at 508-646-2807.

A podiatrist visits the Senior center the first and fourth Wed. of every month. Please call the COA office for an appointment.

Tai Chi class is held every Monday at 9:15, wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This class is a slow moving Chinese exercise focusing on balance, relaxation and concentration. A suggested donation of $3.00 per class is requested. No pre-registration required.

Due to the generosity of a local sponsor, we once again will distribute our newsletter "The Somerset Potter's News" in the community beginning again in November. A great big thank you to those instrumental in making this happen!

Attention please: We are pleased to announce our low impact aerobics classes will resume beginning Nov. 1st class time is 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $3.00 per person per class is requested. No pre-registration is required. This class will be offered for the month of November on a trial basis and will continue with enough participation. Any questions please call the COA office.

Regular office hours for the Council on Aging are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The director is Michelle D'Allesandro. The phone number is 508-646-2833. Please do not hesitate to call with any concern of an elder.

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